NHL insider John Buccigross of ESPN believes Mitch Marner will leave the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason for a West team. The post Insider Predicts Mitch Marner Leaves Maple Leafs For Rebuilding West Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

One of the highest-profile pending unrestricted free agents this summer, Mitch Marner is being linked to the New York Islanders - but would it be a good fit?

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) looks on playing with Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. If Marner feels disrespected, he could choose to test free agency in 2025 and leave Toronto behind.

It’s been a whirlwind for Toronto Maple Leafs star winger Mitch Marner. But after six straight weeks on the road, trade rumors, and contract speculation, Marner was straightforward after Saturday’s practice ahead of their evening matchup with the Ottawa Senators – emphasizing that his focus remains on the product on the ice.

As per a report by Pierre LeBrun of TSN, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ reported attempt to have Mitch Marner waive his no-trade clause for a potential move to the Carolina Hurricanes will likely lead to two possible outcomes.

Bissonnette’s projection of $14 million per year, while already high, contrasts with previous estimates from other analysts. In February, NHL analyst Steve Dangle went even further, predicting that Marner would sign an eight-year, $128 million contract, carrying an annual cap hit of $16 million.